Title

Relational Entitlement and Online Jealousy in Emerging Adults: The mediating role of Social Media Use Intensity

Creator

Kolyda, Pinelopi Nikoleta; Michail, Konstantina; Michalopoulou, Ioanna

Abstract

Relational entitlement, involving inflated entitlement (excessive deservingness) and restricted entitlement (self-suppression), is known to influence jealousy, yet its role in online relational experiences remains unexplored. This study examined correlations between relational entitlement and online jealousy in 98 emerging adults, and whether social media use intensity mediates this association. Inflated entitlement was hypothesised to positively predict online jealousy directly and indirectly through higher social media use intensity. Mediation analysis showed social media use intensity partially mediated this link, while inflated entitlement retained a significant direct effect. Findings highlight the need to examine relational entitlement in digital contexts.

Keywords

relational entitlement

online jealousy

social media use intensity

Subject

Psychology

Date Available

May 27, 2026

Type

Poster

Course

PS3518 L5 Non-Experimental Research in Psychology

Instructor

Karakitsou, Sissy

Session

Poster Session

Location

Student Lounge - Main Corridor

Meet the Artist Time

May 27: 12.00 - 15.00

Event

Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium